<strong>What’s it like studying Modern Languages and Cultures? (French and German edition)</strong>
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What’s it like studying Modern Languages and Cultures? (French and German edition)

In a nutshell, studying languages is an incredibly fun and engaging experience. In my year and a half of studying modern languages so far, I have met friends for life and had some academic discussions I could only ever have dreamed of having. A Day in the life of a language student The beautiful thing about studying…
Why I came to the UK, and Durham, for university (updated in May 2023)
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Why I came to the UK, and Durham, for university (updated in May 2023)

Where I’m from Hey! I’m Frederick (or Fred) and I’m from Lagos, Nigeria. I lived in Nigeria from when I was born, up until sixth form, doing my IGCSEs (International GCSEs) there before coming to the UK for A levels and university. I learnt English as my first language in Nigeria, so there wasn’t a communication…
My study abroad experience in Germany
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My study abroad experience in Germany

Making friends Studying in Heidelberg, Germany for the past four months has been the most surreal experience of my life. I had not travelled much before this, moving here being only the third (but most significant) flight of my life so far. Honestly, it did not dawn on me I was about to live in a new country for a whole year…
My year abroad experience
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My year abroad experience

Unsure at the start Even once I had confirmed my place to study Modern Languages at Durham, I really had no idea whether or not I wanted to study Modern Languages or whether I wanted to study at Durham at all. But after just finishing my final year at university and graduating with a degree in Spanish and Arabic, I can tell…